CN RAILRAOD
Carrying CN RAILRAOD over BOLTON RD (FAS78)
.2 MI S. OF US 20, Stephenson, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CN RAILRAOD
The CN RAILRAOD bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries CN RAILRAOD over BOLTON RD (FAS78). It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 900 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CN RAILRAOD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 089990700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CN RAILRAOD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CN RAILRAOD against other structures in Stephenson and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CN RAILRAOD?
CN RAILRAOD in Stephenson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CN RAILRAOD inspected?
CN RAILRAOD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CN RAILRAOD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CN RAILRAOD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CN RAILRAOD.
Who is responsible for maintaining CN RAILRAOD?
Ownership is not specified for CN RAILRAOD in the NBI.
How old is CN RAILRAOD and does age affect safety?
CN RAILRAOD was built in 1901, making it 125 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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